DC Cheek Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Blog: Archive for the ‘HVAC’ Category

Why Invest in an HVAC Maintenance Program

Monday, September 4th, 2023
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We talk a lot on this blog about the importance of maintenance. But we know that in your busy life, it can be easy to forget the things that aren’t immediate emergencies, especially when you’re dealing with the things that do come up suddenly. If your kids are sick and your car breaks down, HVAC maintenance is not going to be at the forefront of your mind. But lack of maintenance would make it more likely that an HVAC emergency will come up suddenly! The cost of maintenance is another concern that some folks have.

Is there a way to save money while prioritizing regular HVAC maintenance? Yes! Check out our comprehensive maintenance plan.

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Can Your Home Benefit from a Thermostat Upgrade?

Monday, September 5th, 2022

You might only think about your thermostat when you want to adjust it because you are too hot or too cold. It can be easy to overlook it when you think you have a problem with your heater. Sometimes, we get called in for repairs when a customer thinks their furnace is broken, and it turns out that the problem exists either in the thermostat itself or between the thermostat and the systems it is meant to control. Upgrading your thermostat can help avoid these problems and make sure you are able to get the home comfort you want right when you want it.

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Why Is Professional HVAC Installation So Important?

Monday, March 23rd, 2020
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If you’ve come upon this blog post, it’s likely that you’re starting to look into an air conditioner replacement—or perhaps as we progress into spring you’ve realized that your heater is ready to call it quits and it’s time for an upgrade. No matter the situation, we really can’t stress enough how important it is that you not rush this purchase, and also, leave the installation job to the pros.

There are a number of reasons we advise this. For starters, there’s a lot of work that goes into each and every HVAC installation job we do, and this task contributes to your comfort and the efficiency of the system, not to mention the safety of your home and family. This is especially true if we’re talking about gas-powered heaters!

Read on as we uncover the steps that our technicians go through during an HVAC installation, so you can better understand why it’s so important to trust a pro.

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